OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Position Details Job Code #: JC-519772 Position #(s): 437-000-8204-XXX Working Title: Occupational Therapist Classification: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES $8,238.00 - $9,700.00 U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. of Positions: 1 Work Location: Fresno County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga Job Description And Duties We Are Hiring for Occupational Therapist! ($8,238 - $9,700 Monthly) The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for Permanent Full-Time Occupational Therapist position(s).

Under direction, the incumbent will assist with the occupational therapy program of a State developmental center or hospital; and to do other related work.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga -A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment- -Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer- -Annual merit based raises- -License Reimbursement- -Special Retention Pay- -Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans- -3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California- -Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college- -Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few- -Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking- How To Apply Click on the " Apply Now " button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std.

678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application.

Please note

If you still need to take and pass an exam for Occupational Therapist to establish list eligibility please use the following link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5059 Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides paid leave options (PLO) leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU).

The BU that represents this position is BU19 - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSMCE) . The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue 5 hours of PLP each qualifying pay period. Incumbents will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027.

Positions with time bases that are less than full-time will receive a prorated accrual of PLP that’s based on number of hours worked during the pay period. Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov